Waterbed Pumps
Electric waterbed pumps are one of those waterbed accessories supplies owners often overlook but then need at the most inopportune moments. When you buy a waterbed one of the last things on your mind is getting the water out of the waterbed but inevitably at some point you will need to empty out your waterbed.
Obviously waterbeds when filled are incredibly heavy, bear in mind a cubic metre of water is approximately one tonne and you can get an idea of just how heavy your waterbed actually is. Now imagine having to move that weight about your house….Its just not going to happen is it?
This is where a small electric waterbed pump comes into the equation, pumping the water out of the waterbed with an electric pump is quick and easy and allows you to move the bed at will (provided you have 30-45mins of free time to wait whilst an electric pump empties the bed).
If you have thought ahead and happen to have a softsided waterbed with a set of tubes then you are probably ill advised to bother buying a pump as the tubes seperate out the water into sections and can be removed one by one. If however, like me, you enjoy a bed with a full water bladder then at some point your going to need a pump.
If you have your waterbed in a basement or at or below ground level then an electric pump is a must have or at least know where you can hire one at short notice (try U-haul, they hire waterbed pumps at about $8/day complete with all adaptors/hoses/instructions). If your bed is on a higher level then you can get away with using a cheap plastic waterbed siphon kit which will empty off the contents of the mattress but you’ll need to have a few hours to kill.
Now for the technical details and specifications….you can get electric waterbed pumps all over the net but like anything specifications vary. Generally you pay for what you get. For instance for $200 you can get pumps with all the hoses/fittings/valves/instructions/warranties that will empty out 700 gallons per hour. If you don’t want to hire and don’t want to spend $200 then at $70 you will find a perfectly servicable pump that will bang out 300 gallons per hour. Of course discharge rates will vary depending on height above the bed but you get the picture the more you spend generally the quicker the discharge. If your going to spend good money then avoid plastic pumps go for metal or brass, expect to get a waterbed conditioner pack with your pump.
Finding waterbed pumps on the net is easy but also consider places such as walmart, and u-haul. If you are in two minds about a pump remember they can have other uses. Maybe you need to drain a basement, water feature or aquarium, waterbed pumps can often be used for these jobs. Remember to always read the instructions that come with your pump to ensure safe operation and avoid damaging your waterbed like turning off your waterbed heater.
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